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trending

American  
[tren-ding] / ˈtrɛn dɪŋ /

adjective

  1. emerging as a popular trend.

    trending fashion accessories.

  2. widely mentioned or discussed on the internet, especially on social media websites.

    trending topics on Twitter.

Etymology

Origin of trending

First recorded in 2005–10; trend ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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But a hotter-than-expected reading for producer price inflation, alongside a renewed spike in oil prices, has stocks trending lower.

From Barron's

One involves building a claw to call colleagues when they are at conferences to interview them about trending and important themes.

From The Wall Street Journal

He adds the rate of mortgage arrears is trending higher in Ontario, the most trade-exposed province in Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal

Running from chips looks like a disciplined move right now with the way the market is trending.

From Barron's

“But otherwise, the quarter is trending as we have guided, and we think the year is also shaping up quite well.”

From Barron's

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